1 Thessalonians 5:21

New Testament • 5 words with Strong's data

"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."

Word-by-Word Analysis

נָסָה

nâçâh

H5254

to test; by implication, to attempt

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דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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חָזַק

châzaq

H2388

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra...

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צוֹם

tsôwm

H6685

a fast

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that which is

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...

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Key Terms in This Verse

Prove H5254

נָסָה nâçâh

to test; by implication, to attempt

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fast H6685

צוֹם tsôwm

a fast

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hold H2388

חָזַק châzaq

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

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good H2896

טוֹב ṭôwb

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...

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things H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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Cross References

Romans 12:2 cross-reference

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 5:10 cross-reference

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Luke 12:57 cross-reference

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

Acts 17:11 cross-reference

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Philippians 4:8 cross-reference

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;...

Romans 12:9 cross-reference

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Revelation 3:3 cross-reference

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon th...

1 Corinthians 15:58 cross-reference

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Philippians 3:16 cross-reference

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

John 15:4 cross-reference

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Philippians 1:10 cross-reference

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

Isaiah 8:20 cross-reference

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Proverbs 3:1 cross-reference

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

Acts 14:22 cross-reference

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Revelation 3:11 cross-reference

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

John 8:31 cross-reference

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

Hebrews 10:23 cross-reference

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

2 Timothy 4:14 cross-reference

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

Revelation 2:2 cross-reference

I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

2 Timothy 1:15 cross-reference

This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Revelation 2:25 cross-reference

But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 cross-reference

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

Acts 11:23 cross-reference

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Proverbs 23:23 cross-reference

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:11 cross-reference

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

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